La fracture
Example: La fracture de sa jambe nécessite une opération urgente.
Definition
"La fracture" refers to a break or crack in a bone, often resulting from trauma or injury. It usually causes pain, swelling, and impaired function, and requires medical treatment to heal properly. For example, "La fracture de sa jambe nécessite une opération urgente" means his leg fracture needs urgent surgery.
Etymology
The word "la fracture" comes from the Latin 'fractura,' meaning 'a breaking.' It entered French through Old French, retaining its medical meaning related to bone breaks. Did you know? The concept of fracture treatment dates back to ancient civilizations, highlighting the long history behind the term "la fracture."
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"La fracture" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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